Profile of Leonard Tachmes, Dr

Dr. Leonard Tachmes is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a wealth of experience helping patients achieve natural, lasting results. Known for his meticulous artistry and compassionate approach, he combines advanced surgical techniques with a deep commitment to patient well-being. Dr. Tachmes believes in treating each patient as a partner on their aesthetic journey—offering individualized care, honest guidance, and outcomes that enhance confidence while preserving natural beauty.

Expertise in Transformative Aesthetic Surgery

Since establishing his practice in Miami in 1994, Dr. Tachmes has become a trusted authority in advanced body contouring and breast procedures. His particular expertise lies in breast augmentation (both implant and fat transfer), complex breast implant revision surgeries, Mommy Makeovers, and comprehensive body contouring procedures. Dr. Tachmes also performs facial procedures with the same precision and care. His surgical philosophy—rooted in precision, safety, and natural-looking results—mirrors the patient-centered approach of Dr. Laufer and the Laufer Institute team.
All procedures are performed in accredited surgical facilities, ensuring the highest standards of safety and comfort. Whether enhancing natural curves or refining delicate contours, Dr. Tachmes approaches each case with artistry and individualized care.

A Career Built on Excellence

Born in Havana, Cuba, and fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Tachmes brings a rich cultural perspective and the ability to connect with a diverse patient community. His medical journey began with a BS degree from Duke University, followed by his MD from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. His surgical training is distinguished by elite programs, including a fellowship in Plastic Surgery of the Breast and Reconstructive Microsurgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, a residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Chicago Hospital, and earlier training in general surgery and microsurgery at leading institutions in New York.

Procedures of Leonard Tachmes, Dr ⁽²¹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Dunedin	Rank in FL	Rank in US
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Dunedin: 3	Ranked in FL: 341	Ranked in US: 2982
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Dunedin: 2	Ranked in FL: 368	Ranked in US: 3240
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Dunedin: 2	Ranked in FL: 349	Ranked in US: 2950
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Dunedin: 2	Ranked in FL: 251	Ranked in US: 1770
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Dunedin: 2	Ranked in FL: 239	Ranked in US: 2057
Gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast (usually bilateral but sometimes unilateral) resulting from a proliferation of the glandular component of the breast (see the image below). It is defined clinically by the presence of a rubbery or firm mass extending concentrically from the nipples.	Ranked in Dunedin: 1	Ranked in FL: 3	Ranked in US: 35
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Dunedin: 1	Ranked in FL: 197	Ranked in US: 1621
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Dunedin: 1	Ranked in FL: 183	Ranked in US: 1562
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Dunedin: 2	Ranked in FL: 180	Ranked in US: 1383
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Dunedin: 1	Ranked in FL: 291	Ranked in US: 2247
Vaginal Rejuvination Vaginal rejuvenation consists of surgical and nonsurgical treatments that firm up the skin around your vagina or tighten the vaginal canal	Ranked in Dunedin: 1	Ranked in FL: 1	Ranked in US: 10
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Dunedin: 2	Ranked in FL: 398	Ranked in US: 3412
Upper Blepharoplasty A surgical procedure that targets fatty deposits and saggy skin above the eye and on the upper eyelid. Contributes to a younger appearance and in some patients can improve their field of vision.	Ranked in Dunedin: 1	Ranked in FL: 7	Ranked in US: 308
Lower Blepharoplasty A surgery that works to reduce fatty deposits and saggy skin under the eye and on the lower eyelid. Contributes to a younger appearance and can improve field of vision in some patients.	Ranked in Dunedin: 1	Ranked in FL: 1	Ranked in US: 18
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Dunedin: 1	Ranked in FL: 337	Ranked in US: 2823
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Dunedin: 1	Ranked in FL: 228	Ranked in US: 1793
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Dunedin:	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Hair Transplant Hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure that involves taking donor hairs from one or more areas of your body—most commonly the back or sides of your scalp, or even your beard, back, or chest—and moving them to a recipient area where you've had hair loss.	Ranked in Dunedin: 2	Ranked in FL: 73	Ranked in US: 387
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Dunedin:	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
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Photo Facial A photo facial is a laser light treatment which effectively treats men and women to remove brown spots and sun damage while increasing collagen production.	Ranked in Dunedin:	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US: